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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.27, 2,161.56 and 903.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.27, 2,161.56 and 903.27 is: 1,246.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.27 : 2,161.56 = 903.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.27/2,161.56 = 903.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.27x = 2,161.56 × 903.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.27x = 1,952,472.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,472.30/1,566.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.57

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